Two Crusts, One Hour And A Whole Lotta LOVE!
She baked pies, cakes and anything else she could think of and sold them to local restaurants and diners. Soon, she'd made a name for herself as the best cook in the region.
I still remember Grandma putting pies together in her little kitchen, complete with a wood burning stove, and then delivering them around town to some very grateful clients.
These days, nothing says 'relax' like home cooking. An all time favorite at our house is a lovely pie, fresh from the oven.
Too hard? Not enough time? Not at all. Take a look at all the resources below, and soon you'll be baking world class pies.
How to Make Homemade Pie Pastry
A perfect pie starts with a perfect crust!
How to Make Homemade Pie Pastry
Visit my blog at http://www.overthekitchencounter.com for more tips and videos on cooking and crafts! Don't be intimidated to try making your own pie pastry! It's not very complicated and there are only a few ingredients. Once you learn how you can make any kind of pie!
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Read More About Baking Pie
Tip For Successful Pie Baking: Always read your recipes and directions first!
The Pie and Pastry Bible
Amazon Price: $31.50 (as of 07/09/2009) 
Easy Baking: Simple Recipes, Cookies, Pies, and Breads
Amazon Price: $9.86 (as of 07/09/2009)
Country Baking: Delicious, Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Breads, and More for All Occasions (American Country)
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Mrs. Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/09/2009)
BadMsM's Famous Apple Pie
BadMsM's Famous Apple Pie Recipe
I make this whenever the mood strikes! It smells fantastic while it's baking. Adjust spice to your tastes.
* 6 cups sliced apples (any kind YOU like)
* 3/4 cup brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon allspice
* 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare your pastry for a two crust pie. Wipe, quarter, core, peel, and slice apples; measure to 6 cups.
2. Combine sugar and spices. The amount of sugar used depends on how tart your apples are.
3. Arrange apples in layers in pastry lined pie plate. Sprinkle each layer with sugar and spices. Dot top layer with small pieces of butter. Take a small cookie cutter and make two cuts opposite each other in the center of the top crust. Carefully remove cut dough. Cover with top crust, placing cut dough next to hole in center.
4. Place on lowest rack in oven preheated to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer. Sprinkle with raw or brown sugar while steaming hot from the oven.
Serve warm or cold. We love it with French Vanilla ice cream!
How To Roll And Form A Pie Crust
Roll & Form Pie Crust - Cat Cora for Cooking.com
Learn to make pie dough/crust with Professional Chef Cat Cora and Cooking.com.
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Pie Recipe Resources
It's all here! Sweet and savory pies to make your mouth water!
- All Recipes.com: Dessert Pies
- Every pie recipe in existence, I'm sure. You're bound to find some new favorites here!
- About.com: Southern Pie Recipes
- Pie recipes, including fruit pies, pecan pies, meringue, no-bake and more.
- cd's Kitchen
- All kinds of pie recipes including fruits, chocolate, ice cream and more.
- About.com: Busy Cooks
- Main dish pies: Quiche, savory tarts, and meat pies
- Savory Pie Recipes
- Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science (SCS) graciously hosts the Recipe Archive. We encourage you to learn about SCS educational programs and research.
Quick Tips For Pie #1
If you're pressed for time, use a good quality frozen crust or pastry from the market! Fill it with fresh or frozen fruit, bake and sprinkle with brown sugar while steaming hot from the oven. Yum!
New York Times: Pie Recipes
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How to Make a Lattice Crust
Bon Appetit shows you how to create a lattice crust for fruit pies. Try these step-by-step directions. http://www.bonappetit.com/tipstools/videos/2008/04/how_to_make_a_lattice_crust
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Great Baking Tools
A cook is only as good as his (or her) tools!
Oxo Good Grips Pastry Scraper
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
Vic Firth French Rolling Pin
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/09/2009)
Oxo SteeL Pie Server
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
Nordic Ware Naturals Hi-Dome 10 Inch Pie Pan with Lid
Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 07/09/2009)
PIE BIRD - BX
Amazon Price: $8.16 (as of 07/09/2009)
Norpro Silicone Pastry mat
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
William Bounds Sili Gourmet Reusable Silicone Pie Crust Protector, Red
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 07/09/2009)
Dalla Piazza Apple Slicer/Corer
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
Best Manufacturers Pastry Pro Dough Blender 6-inch with Blue Handle
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 07/09/2009)
Quick Tips For Pie #2
No pie pan? Place a single layer crust on a cookie sheet or baking stone. Spoon filling of your choice into the center of the crust, leaving a 3 inch edge. Carefully lift the edges evenly into the center, and bake. The French call this a galette.
BadMsM's Drunken Pecan Pie
BadMsM's Drunken Pecan Pie Recipe
I made this for my hubby's mechanic, Dave, after he spent several frustrating hours on the phone with the insurance company over hubby's GTO!
* 1 refrigerated pie crust (half of 15-ounce package), room temperature
* 2 cups dark brown sugar
* 4 large eggs
* 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
* 1 tablespoon Scotch whisky
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 2 cups pecan halves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 9-inch pie dish with dough. Crimp edge with fingers or a fork.
Whisk sugar, eggs, butter, Scotch, vanilla, and cinnamon together in large bowl. Mix in nuts, and pour filling into crust.
Bake until the filling is slightly puffy and set in center. Cover the edges with foil if it's browning too quickly, about 35-40 minutes.
Cool pie completely. Carefully cut small slices and serve with whipped cream.
This is great during the Holidays with a cup of strong black coffee! It's very sweet and rich, so small portions are best.
Panning & Fluting Your Fabulous Flaky Pie Crust
Tips for an open faced pie crust
Panning & Fluting Your Fabulous Flaky Pie Crust
Demonstration of how to place a newly-rolled pie crust into the pan and flute the edges in preparation for baking the crust. Get complete recipe and secrets of making a fabulous flaky pie crust at our website www.informationdock.com
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More Pie Recipes
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- This recipe was submitted from Robyn Horne, a daily recipe subscriber. 3 cups cornflake crumbs 1/3 cup softened butter 3 tsp. sugar In a.
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- Finalists' apple pie recipes 7/4/2009 12:01 AM. The three apple pie contest finalists were, from left, Rhana Synak, Lorraine Morgan and Gail Sintich. By HALEY HUGHES Staff writer. Winning Pie Recipe Submitted by Rhana Synak ...
- Key Lime Pie | All Pie Recipes - AllPieRecipes.com
- 3 eggs, separated 1 (14-oz.) can Eagle® Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1/2 cup ReaLime® Lime Juice from Concentrate 2 or 3.
Quick Tips For Pie #3
Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of pie fillings. Use your imagination and combine your favorites into a filling mixture for a single dish meal that is sure to please.
BadMsM's French Silk Pie
BadMsM's French Silk Pie Recipe
This is a great no bake pie. I use a graham cracker or Oreo cookie crust, depending on my mood.
1 9 inch ready-made pie crust
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate sprinkles
Directions
Make chocolate pudding as directed. Pour chocolate pudding into pie crust. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
Pour whipped topping on top of pudding layer and spread evenly. Chill for 2-3 hours.
Garnish with chocolate sprinkles and enjoy!
Find The Perfect Mixer
If you can't mix your own pastry (or you don't want to), a heavy duty mixer or food processor is just for you!
KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers
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KitchenAid KFP740CR 9-Cup Food Processor with 4-Cup Mini Bowl, Chrome
Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
KitchenAid? 7-Cup Food Processor with Mini Bowl
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BadMsM's Favorite Pumpkin Pie
BadMsM's Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This is my doctored up version of a basic recipe.
* 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree, canned or fresh
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted
* 2 tablespoons water
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 unbaked pastry shell (9-inch)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°.
Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices, and flour in a medium mixing bowl. Add eggs; mix well. Add evaporated milk, water, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan.
Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake about 35 minutes longer, or until center is set. Cool completely.
Garnish with whipped cream or French Vanilla ice cream and serve with hot coffee.
What's YOUR favorite kind of pie?
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Nothing like a pie to impress folks. I use a no fail oil pie crust recipe. Works like a charm No need for shortening. Just finished the last two slices of apple pie tonight.
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